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(d) On Model BT400-40 heaters, Elec-
c. Crated Equipment.
tric motor power unit.
(1) The heater is shipped, partially dis-
(8) Retain packing crate for reuse unless
assembled, in a wood packing crate
otherwise directed.
(2) Remove all tiedowns and blocks secur-
9. Removal of protective Material and
ing packing crate to carrier.
Devices
(3) Use cable slings and hoist, or a fork-
lift truck with a capacity of 1,000
a. Location.
(1) The doors on the cabinet, the engine
pounds to lift heater from the carrier.
exhaust extension, the air cleaner,
and the exhaust plug are sealed with
8. Unpacking New Equipment
cloth tape.
a. Uncrated Equipment.
(2) On Model BT400-40 heaters, the vent
(1) Remove exhaust stack extensions
on the electric motor is sealed with
which are shipped unmounted and
cloth tape.
located inside the cabinet above the
(3) Each of the cardboard boxes contain
power unit.
barrier bags.
(2) Open all cardboard boxes and check
contents against packing list.
(5) Anticorrosion compound has been add-
h. Crated Equipment.
ed to the fuel tank and fuel system.
Caution: Be careful when using crowbars,
b. Removal,
pinch bars, and hammers while uncrating the
(1) Remove cloth tape from cabinet door,
equipment to prevent damage to the heater.
engine exhaust extension and exhaust
tube plug, and the bottom of the air
(1) Remove packing crate top (1, fig. 5)
cleaner.
by cutting reinforcement bands (6)
(2) On Model BT400-40 heaters, remove
cloth tape from vent on the bottom
(2) Remove trailer frame (2) from Pack-
front section of the electric motor.
ing crate top.
(3) Remove gasoline engine power unit
(3) Pry off ends and sides of packing
from cardboard box and drain pre-
crate.
Fill with the proper grade of oil as
BT400-40
On Model
Caution:
specified in the current lubrication
heaters be especially careful when
order.
removing cardboard boxes from pack-
ing crate. Do not drop box containing
electric motor power unit.
10. Inspection and Servicing of Equipment
(4) Remove wheels (3), basket (8) and
a. Tires. Inspect the tires for leaking
cardboard boxes (7) from packing
valves, cuts, or improper inflation.
crate.
b. Trailer Frames and Cabinet. Inspect the
(5) Remove tiedowns and blocks securing
trailer frame and cabinet for broken welds,
heater (5) to packing crate bottom.
dents, and loose or missing hardware. Inspect
(6) Remove exhaust stack extensions
the cabinet to see that no damage has occurred
during shipment. Inspect to see that the air
which are shipped unmounted and
located inside the cabinet.
inlet door has not been sprung or the door
and hinges are not bent or torn from the
(7) Open the cardboard boxes and check
fastening.
to see that they contain the following:
c. Power Units. Inspect gasoline engine pow-
(a) Two 12-inch air hose assemblies.
er unit for exterior damage and loose or miss-
(b) Three 6-inch air hose assemblies.
ing parts. Set the stop switch lever to OFF
(c) Duct adapter.
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